"I collect shotguns," the outdoorsy governor told The Oregonian on Thursday. "I have some pistols, too." He declined to say how many or to name a favorite.

And he has a concealed handgun permit. He said he applied for it years ago when he was state attorney general to see how easy it was to get one.

"Are you packing?" a reporter asked.

"Naw," said the governor, who is protected by state police bodyguards.

The topic arose during a pre-legislative briefing with Oregon newspaper editors. One editor asked Kulongoski if he supports efforts by newspapers to get lists of people who have permits to carry concealed firearms.

"I am a participant in that pool who you're trying to get information from," Kulongoski said. He said he opposes efforts to get around public records law based on technicalities.

Member

I wonder if he was carrying when I met him. He didn't have any bodyguards at an all democrat private luncheon lol.
He got a little confused when somebody else held up a camera to take a pic of the King Estates vineyard room we were in and looked at their camera as mine flashed lol.

WELCOME!

Northwest Firearms provides a place for gun owners of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho a place to converse,
organize, learn, educate, trade, and most importantly, work together to preserve our Second Amendment rights.

Participation is completely free and registration takes only a few moments.

About Northwest Firearms

We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. It is our mission to encourage, organize, and support these efforts throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.